Lemony Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Walnuts
We really enjoyed this tasty dinner tonight. It could be made with rice risotto but the barley was delicious, and we often forget to use this healthy grain. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3/4 lbs. fresh green asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 onion chopped 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 1/2 cup dry white [...]
Lemon pudding cake
This cake is a big thumbs up. Bravo and thanks once again to Vegan Dad for this recipe. During the winter when fresh fruit become a problem, it’s always nice to turn to citrus. Lemon pudding cake had been a favorite when I was growing up. Using many eggs, it becomes a light chiffon with [...]
Tempeh Schnitzel with a Citrus Sauce
The citrus marinade really enhanced these tempeh Schnitzels. We enjoyed these, with parsley potatoes and green beans. It was a very nice meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 organic lemon 1 pkg. (about 175 grams) tempeh 1 cup orange juice 6-8 sprigs thyme 1 Tbs. sesame oil 2 Tbs. oil 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1 [...]
Garlicky green beans with lemon
Fresh is the key to this lovely side dish. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 500 grams fresh green beans 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 cloves fresh garlic, sliced thinly salt and pepper to taste Directions: If the green beans are young, you can leave them whole, and just trim of the [...]
Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas
Wow, was this a nice meal especially when green peas are available fresh. There is a lovely lemony flavor that gives an added freshness to the peas and spinach. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup peas 1 cup soy cream 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes 1 clove, garlic minced 3 cups (packed) fresh spinach [...]
Asparagus ravioli with creamy lemon sage sauce
What an elegant and tasty meal this was! It is a bit of trouble to make, but well worth it. Yield: 12 raviolis Ingredients: for the raviolis: 1 cup semolina flour 2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup water salt for the filling: 500 grams fresh asparagus, washed, cut in small pices 1 clove garlic 2 [...]
White lemon cake with raspberry filling
This is a delicious combination. And looks lovely. Ingredients: For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup soy margarine, soften at room temperature, but not liquid 1 1/4 cups white sugar 3 egg replacer (powdered for the most “white cake” result) 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring 1 cup [...]
Lemon risotto with tempeh
Soy and lemon are so nice together, they give this recipe a nice fresh springy flavor. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 ounces soy tempeh, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 cups vegetable bouillon 1 1/2 tablespoons soy margarine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine [...]
Review: Lemony French Cake
Earlier this summer our friend Celine from Have Cake, Will Travel! made a Lemony French Cake, according to her it is her dream cake. Celine’s instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the cake was delicious. The cake had the right moisture, was very rich in texture, lemony tasting and easy to make. I [...]
Raspberry lemon muffins
Our suggestion for an irresistible Sunday morning breakfast. This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy raspberries. Yield: 9 big muffins Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt 3 tbs. vegetable oil 1 [...]
Lemon Muffins
These are lovely and light muffins that have a distinctively lemony flavor. They are quick and easy to make and very tasty. Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 egg replacer 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder [...]
Apricot-Lemon Napoleons
There are many variations of the Napoleon pastry. We are fond of apricots and think that they compliment sourness of the lemon custard. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: For the pastry 6 sheets frozen puff pastry 2 tbs. powdered sugar rice or beans to “blind bake” the pastry 2 sheets of baking parchment For the lemon [...]
